Rare fossil specimen offers evidence of social behaviour among ancient snakes

Almost 50 years ago, paleontologists found 'four beautiful, articulated little fossil snakes' in Wyoming. A new study, which is the first scientific paper to fully describe this find, claims it demonstrates social behaviour among ancient snakes.

Rare fossil specimen offers evidence of social behaviour among ancient snakes
Fossilized skeleton of a snake embedded in stone, yellow in colour.

Almost 50 years ago, paleontologists found 'four beautiful, articulated little fossil snakes' in Wyoming. A new study, which is the first scientific paper to fully describe this find, claims it demonstrates social behaviour among ancient snakes.